Monthly Archives: July 2018

Madison station celebrates news website’s 20th year

WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website. Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website.   The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana.... - MORE -

Ideas for improving journalism

A pair of researchers set out to find ways to improve journalism. They worked with 54 newsrooms in nine countries and came up with nine ideas. On idea, for example, is “From problem to solution,” which suggests that the audience is interested in constructive journalism that suggests solutions after... - MORE -

Promotion prompts changes to WKOW morning show

WKOW Wake Up Wisconsin Anchor Dani Maxwell has been promoted to Content Manager for the WKOW newsroom. In this senior newsroom management position she will guide overall direction and coverage decisions of the newsroom. “I have absolutely loved working on Wake Up Wisconsin the past six plus years and am... - MORE -

Newsrooms forge deep friendships

From GaborfromHungary on Morguefile If you work in a newsroom, there’s a good chance some of your co-workers are also good friends. This article from Poynter points out that the bonds forged in newsrooms often last long after journalists leave the newsroom. Does this ring true for you? Is this phenomenon unique to newsrooms?... - MORE -

Choi leaves WISN-TV

WISN-TV morning anchor Andy Choi is leaving television broadcasting. Choi is moving home to Schaumburg, Illinois to be closer to his family. He will be Public Relations Manager for Verizon in the Great Lakes Region. He said he’s leaving television with “a tremendous sense of humility, purpose, and gratitude.”  … Read ... - MORE -